This opening block has been glorious, and - bonus - educational. For those interested, here’s a little of what I’ve learned.
Here we are, about to begin another season of Premiership Women’s Rugby. Last season saw Gloucester-Hartpury Women lift the trophy once again, winning a free-flowing finale against Bristol Bears Women.
In a wild week of results some big names stood out in round eight of the Bunnings NPC.
In their fledging PWR existence, they had played five and won two. 11 table points from 400 minutes of competition - 397 of which had involved one of their megawatt signings - USA Eagles captain, Kate Zackary: an athlete who knows a thing or two about first forays in the world’s best domestic league.
Simon Middleton is spoiled for choice. There are so many brilliant Red Roses available to him, and despite this looking set to be the most professionalised edition of the Six Nations yet -their title defence feels inevitable.
A preview of Sunday's Premiership U18s Finals Day, when Harlequins, Sale Sharks, Bath, Wasps, Gloucester and Leicester Tigers will go head-to-head to decide the best team in the country this season.
